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S149 PKH

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,725 mi
Last recorded165,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 PKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 165,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 158,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 158,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 158,307 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 157,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 156,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 155,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 155,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 154,315 miles

both front flexi's perrished

front disc's lipped

o/s/f door check strap

rear exhaust mount corroded away

Pass 18 Dec 2013 153,360 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 151,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 149,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both images

Pass 29 Dec 2010 148,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 145,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 143,069 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 143,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2008 141,182 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 137,824 miles

slight play nearside rack end

Pass 4 Jan 2006 135,223 miles

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack ends

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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S149 PKH is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S149 PKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S149 PKH is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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